Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.
Role Summary: Coordinator, Resource Management [Scheduling] works closely with the Scheduling team to proactively schedule files as they come in. The coordinator collaborates with managers to assess resourcing needs and make strategic scheduling decisions. Ability to multi-task and prioritize with a great sense of urgency are important skills in this role.
As a Coordinator, Resource Management [Scheduling] your responsibilities will include:
• Create solutions for scheduling conflicts by considering capacity and skillsets of colleagues
• Collaborate with engagement managers on timelines and needs
• Make timely changes to schedules as needed
• Participate in the integration process with a focus on data clean up, intakes and understanding immediate needs
• Proactively advise Resource Manager, Scheduling of resource constraints or capacity
• Comfortable working with high volume and time sensitive tasks
• Great communication skills both verbal and written
• Chair internal meetings, as needed
Doane Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!
Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Coordinator, Resource Management [Scheduling]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
• Post-secondary education in business, administration or a related area
• Minimum 2+ years working experience in an office environment, ideally in professional services
• Experience with MS D365 is considered an asset
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Proven client service focus, with an ability to resolve issues quickly, with a sense of urgency
• Strong problem-solving skills, organized, eye for detail, quick study, curiosity to learn, high integrity of work quality
• Flexible in adapting to constantly changing priorities
At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.
What's in it for you?
Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!
Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
